eee3ege ecological genetics

ECOLOGICAL GENETICS AND EVOLUTION

EEE3EGE

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This unit introduces students to advanced ecological genetics and evolutionary theory. The unit covers: (1) the origin, maintenance and distribution of genetic variation in natural populations; (2) evolutionary genetics of speciation and adaption in natural populations; (3) evolution and development; (4) methods and applications of techniques in phylogenetic inference including phylogeography and divergence time estimation; (5) the application of genomic techniques to ecology and evolution; (6) ecological genetics of population structure. There is no practical component to this subject, it is theory only. Students wishing to undertake a practical component are encouraged to also enrol in the sister subject EEE3PRJ which entails a semester long research project.

SchoolSchool of Life Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSusan Hoebee

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites GEN2EGE or GEN2EEG

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects GEN3EEG

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsEvolutionary analysis, 4th edRecommendedFreeman S and Herron JC, 2007PEARSON EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL
ReadingsEvolutionary applications: Evolutionary approaches to environmental, biomedical and socio-economic issuesRecommendedLouis Bernatchez (eds)WILEY
ReadingsFrom DNA to Diversity: Molecular Genetics and the Evolution of Animal DesignRecommendedCarroll, SB, Grenier J, Watherbee S, 2004WILEY-BLACKWELL

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate knowledge, through explanation and discussion, of genetic concepts pertinent to ecology and evolution

Activities:
Students are taught about ecological and evolutionary theory and provided with examples during lectures and through associated readings and online education sites. Concept comprehension will be demonstrated in all assessment tasks, with the quizzes and essay acting as quantitative feedback supplied through the semester for students to gauge their understanding prior to the final exam.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Produce a grammatically correct, well structured, coherent and scientifically accurate scientific essay.

Activities:
Students will be given written and verbal guidance on essay writing through the subject handbook, online via LMS as well as during lectures. They will be provided with information about ethical behaviour (e.g. avoid plagerism) pertinent to and essay submission will be via turnitin.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Hoebee

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
2 hr final exam5001
4 x online quizzes, 5% each2001
Mid-semester essay, c. 1500 words3002